Mr. and Mrs. John Wagoner

Sunday

Feb 9, 2014 at 12:01 AM

John Thomas and Lucy Clapp Wagoner of Burlington were honored with a reception Jan. 25, 2014, at their home in celebration of their 70th wedding anniversary. Hosts included Steve and Margaret Gilliam of Burlington, Pastor Eric Disher and Jackie Disher of Lexington, and Dr. Ken May and Dr. Kay Wagoner of Chapel Hill, their sons-in-law and daughters. Mrs. Wagoner was presented a corsage with white dendrobium orchids and silver and platinum accents, and Mr. Wagoner wore a boutonniere featuring a small orchid and silver trim. Decorations included a centerpiece arrangement of white hydrangeas, snaps, roses and lilies in creams and whites with silver accents. The Wagoners were married Jan. 29, 1944, at Mount Hope United Church of Christ parsonage. They have three daughters, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.